Priorities

So the house is a mess, I've been itching to tidy it up for most of the day but have managed to stop myself. Several times it would be on the tip of my tongue to say to Isla "I'm just going to put away the washing", "I'm just going to sweep the floor". 

But I'm proud to say I resisted the urge, and it was hard. I am by no means the fussiest of housekeepers but there are certain things that have to be done, and a tidy, clean house is satisfying. I'm trying not to care is much.

Why? The other day as I lay on the couch with an upset tummy, Isla wanted to play Mummy and Baby. Her being Mummy, me the baby. I started to cry and said "mummy, I need you", "mummy come play with me". Her responses broke my heart, "No, I can't, I'm just going to do the washing", "No I can't, I'm just getting the dinner ready", "No, Mummy is busy right now".

It made me wonder how often I do put off playing with the kids for things I could do later, or not worry so much about. 

So, today we went to Jumping Beans and met some firemen and squirted a fire hose. We played Lego. We danced over and over to Isla's music from dancing. We got things ready for dinner together. We played hairdressers. 

Sorry darling girl. Mummy will try harder to leave the mess and have more playtime x

Now off to do some tidying!